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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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